The Houston Rockets stayed alive against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. The Rockets jumped out to a big lead and held on for a mostly comfortable Game 5 win, but the Warriors still lead the series, 3-2. Game 6 is set for Friday night in San Francisco.
The Warriors earned their spot in this first-round series via the Play-In Tournament, knocking off the Memphis Grizzlies to grab the West’s No. 7 seed. The Rockets ended up with the No. 2 seed in an ultra-competitive Western Conference, finishing 52-30 in the regular season.
Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are no strangers to the NBA postseason. The duo has won four championships together in Golden State under coach Steve Kerr, but was in need of a boost at the trade deadline and Butler has provided that and more.
The Rockets, meanwhile, have a balanced attack led by All-Star big man Alperen Sengun, a capable scorer in Jalen Green and an athletic second-year wing in Amen Thompson. Houston has home-court advantage in the series, but, with the Rockets’ lack of playoff experience, they are considered the underdogs heading into the matchup.
Warriors vs. Rockets schedule
All times Eastern
Game 1: Warriors 95, Rockets 85
Game 2: Rockets 109, Warriors 94
Game 3: Warriors 104, Rockets 93
Game 4: Warriors 109, Rockets 106
Game 5: Rockets 131, Warriors 116 (Golden State leads 3-2)
Game 6: Friday, May 2 | Rockets at Warriors | TBD
*Game 7: Sunday, May 4 | Warriors at Rockets | TBD
Warriors vs. Rockets odds
Odds via Caesars Sportsbook
- Series odds: To come
- Game 6 odds: To come
CBS Sports will be providing key updates and analysis throughout the Warriors-Rockets series below.
